DOHA, Qatar—Same stadium. Same result. Similar shocking victory for Japan at the World Cup. After beating Germany in the team’s opener, Japan worked its way into the round of 16 of the World Cup on Thursday by defeating Spain 2–1—the same score as last week. Spain also advanced despite the loss, knocking Germany out of…
Germany Out of World Cup Despite 4–2 Win Over Costa Rica
AL KHOR, Qatar—Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row. The four-time champions beat Costa Rica 4–2 Thursday but it wasn’t enough to reach the round of 16. Japan’s 2–1 victory over Spain in the other group game allowed both of those teams to advance…
Morocco Advances at World Cup After Beating Canada 2–1
DOHA, Qatar—Morocco advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for just the second time after clinging on for a 2–1 win over Canada on Thursday. The Moroccans’ only other trip past the group stage came in 1986. Hakim Ziyech scored for Morocco in the fourth minute after a bad error by Canada goalkeeper…
Pele in Stable Condition After Admission to Brazilian Hospital
SAO PAULO—Brazilian soccer legend Pele is in a stable condition after he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to reevaluate his cancer treatment, the hospital said in a statement on Wednesday. “After medical evaluation, the patient was taken to a common room, with no need for admission in a semi-intensive care unit,” the Albert Einstein…
Mexico Beats Saudi Arabia 2–1 but Falls Short at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar—Henry Martin and Luis Chaves each scored in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup, but the 2–1 victory Wednesday night over Saudi Arabia was not enough. Because of Argentina’s 2–0 victory over Poland in a simultaneous match, Mexico failed to advance out of its group for the first time since…
Messi and Argentina Advance at World Cup, Beat Poland 2–0
DOHA, Qatar—Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. The Argentina great had a penalty saved but his team still beat Poland 2–0 Wednesday after second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez and advanced to the last 16. After opening the World Cup with…
France Loses to Tunisia 1–0 but Still Wins World Cup Group
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1–0 Wednesday. Wahbi Khazri scored in the 58th minute to give the Tunisians the victory, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the round of 16. Australia beat Denmark 1–0 in other Group D game and finished second on goal…
Australia Shock Denmark 1–0 to Waltz Into World Cup Last 16
AL WAKRAH, Qatar–Australia upset Denmark 1–0 on Wednesday to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie. Australia contained Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium before stinging the Scandinavians on a counter-attack in the 60th minute when Leckie burst into…
England Advances After Beating Wales 3–0 at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden got their chance and made their point. Rashford scored twice and Foden added the other as England changed up its attack and beat Wales 3–0 Tuesday at the World Cup to advance to the round of 16 at the top of Group B. “Moments like this, this is…
Pulisic Gives US 1–0 Lead Over Iran
DOHA—Christian Pulisic gave the United States a 1–0 halftime lead over Iran in their final World Cup Group B match on Tuesday to give the Americans the upper hand and one foot in the knockout stages. As things stand, the United States are second in the group behind England and will qualify for the last-16…
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